The pilot KY NxG Superintendent Effectiveness Standards are intended to serve as: >a framework for understanding the many complex elements of the work of superintendents while helping practitioners focus on the most important aspects of the job >a road map for the on-‐going professional growth and effectiveness of Kentucky’s superintendents from career entry (required training for new superintendents) through career exit >a basis upon which support for new superintendents can be individualized based on demonstrated competency in particular standards and indicators >the basis upon which the new superintendent’s support team can make a determination about successful completion of the state’s induction program